Brazil's public debt rose to 81.9% of GDP in June 2026, its highest since 2021, as high interest costs keep piling onto the fiscal bill.
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Key Facts
Debt record Brazil’s gross general government debt hit 81.9% of GDP in June 2026, or R$ 10.8 trillion (US$ 2.1 trillion).
Monthly jump The debt ratio rose 0.9 percentage point from May and 3.3 points in the first half of 2026.
Interest burden Accrued interest added 0.8 point in June and 4.9 points over January–June, the main driver of the rise.
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